27 August 2010

Off My Back: J Crew

Not sure exactly how old this is. Maybe 20 years? You don't remember buying a shirt in a J. Crew outlet the same way you remember buying a shirt on Jermyn Street. There's not much of a story here either. The wear and tear speaks more to the washing and drying than any adventure. But I love the frayed patina and the old tag. It's a weekend shirt good at absorbing hangovers, washing the car, leaning up against time and holding onto life by a thread.

One of my college buddies had a girlfriend that worked for J. Crew...early 90's. She got us all great discounts. I had some of these shirts....they were heavy cotton...held up like iron....lasted forever. Alas, Crew's new stuff is junk in comparison.

Totally different and more interesting topic than frayed polos that one uses to mop the floor. You just caused my morning laugh Tintin when my eye wandered right and I saw Bowties and erections! Must have missed that one at the time. I wear them sometimes, always undersize to get a better shape, and yep Sedaris is full of it.

darlingmy rugby jerseys are that old and still in great shape- unfortunately i was shocked to learn they aren't made anymore and that rugby (these were game jerseys made by a south african company) now has collarless synthentic skin tight jerseys.

I love good patina, be it soft cotton,a little gray in the beard, or that just right worn staple!Hooray for weekend comfy attire and all the good life that goes into making it look and count good!Love that polo.....everyone has a couple of fav or vintage pieces right?L.